Chapter 496 [I don't want to kill him with a stick]
In the second half of the first quarter, the Pacers players, under the arrangement of coach Larry Bird, desperately double-teamed Yang Jian. They accepted other people's shots and could not let Yang Jian score easily.
Losing is a trivial matter. No one was optimistic about the Pacers winning before the game anyway. If Yang Jian scores a super high score in the finals, the Pacers will become famous and will be nailed to the pillar of shame forever.
In the past three seasons, many players and teams have been put on the pillar of shame by Yang Jian. The Pacers' defeat in the finals is more eye-catching and will be worse than the team whose record was broken by Yang Jian in the regular season.
However, double teams cannot be prevented. In positional battles, Yang Jian attracts double teams and passes the ball. During the counterattack, he can still get singles opportunities.
In the next 5 minutes, Yang Jian made 2 of 4 shots, both three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 8 points. He played the entire first quarter, scoring 25 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Yang Jian's teammates didn't score much, but the SuperSonics still led the Pacers by 21 points 37-16 in a single quarter.
At this time, many SuperSonics fans began to cheer for the Pacers in their hearts, hoping that they would hold on to the score and not be beaten at halftime. Once the score was lost, Yang Jian would have to clock out in the third quarter, and he would not score many points in a single line.
high.
Tickets for the finals are so expensive, and the fans at the scene don't want the third quarter to enter garbage time. What they want to see is Yang Jianbiao's points, not the team's big win. It's okay if the Sonics can win, and it doesn't matter if they win less.
As for the Pacers fans... I don’t know if there are any Pacers fans now. People watching this game all over the world are waiting for Yang Jian to get 60.
The Pacers were too restrained. Their strength lies in the defense of the penalty area. The prerequisite for guarding the penalty area is the use of twin tower tactics. The presence of two big men with a height of over 210cm is conducive to Yang Jian's strength.
The SuperSonics' short interior defenders are not that bad at defending post-ups, and the Pacers' interior players' shooting percentage is not high. At this time, more and more team management are preparing to imitate the Sonics in building teams and play small-ball tactics.
The Trail Blazers are in the most trouble. The boss wants to play small-ball tactics, but many big men on the team have devalued and are difficult to trade.
The Pacers sent in substitutes in the second quarter, and Reggie Miller, who had rested for a while, led the second team.
The point guard is Travis Best, who is 180cm tall, and the small forward is Jaylen Rose, who continues to play. The two insiders are Antonio Davis and Derrick McKay, who are excellent defenders.
The Pacers reached the finals thanks to the team left behind by former coach Larry Brown. Brown built the lineup and basically selected players who were good at defense. He would give the ball to the stars to attack, and he would do it.
After Bird took charge of the team, the Pacers still lacked scoring points, which was their fatal weakness.
The SuperSonics' substitutes are also a group of people who are good at defense. Snow, Bowen, Bo Outlaw, and Ben Wallace all performed very well on the defensive end. Barkley, who took a 5-minute rest in the first quarter, was in charge of the offense.
Has unlimited fire rights.
The two sides started a fierce battle, neither of them could score, but the SuperSonics still did not fall behind.
At this time, SuperSonics manager Wally Walker was even more fortunate that he followed Yang Jian's advice and signed Ben Wallace and Bowen. These two people were so useful that they performed immediately on the field.
There are veterans in the free market who want to compete for the championship, just like Craig Eluu last season, who played good data. If you choose a veteran as a substitute, you won't be able to follow Reggie Miller all the time like Bowen did.
Constant entanglement.
The team will definitely renew Bowen's contract in the summer. He can help the team more than Hoiberg. Hoiberg can play in the regular season and cannot fight tough battles.
Ben Wallace defended Antonio Davis. Both of them were reported to be 206cm tall, but Ben was obviously shorter and had an advantage in the confrontation.
George Karl recognized Ben Wallace's defensive ability. In order to let him play, he only let veteran Sam Perkins play as a substitute in the first quarter.
Perkins' condition has seriously declined, mainly on the defensive end. He must be supported by players with good defense when playing. If he plays in the penalty area with Barkley, there will be serious defensive loopholes.
The task of the substitutes is to let the main players take a break and recover their strength. If the score does not increase during this period, they will be considered successful.
As soon as Yang Jian came back, the Sonics' offensive firepower was immediately guaranteed. When Reggie Miller felt that it was difficult for him to take shots again, he was surprised to find that Yang Jian's defense had worsened after taking a 5-minute rest, and his speed around the screen was slow.
A lot.
Miller immediately thought of Yang Jian's sinister intentions. He didn't want the Pacers to lose too quickly. If he only played three quarters and took a break, it would be difficult for him to produce super statistics.
Miller could see it, and so could coach Larry Bird, who was watching the game from the sidelines.
His heart was beating wildly, and he felt that Yang Jian was the most terrifying person in the history of the NBA. What was scary was not only his skills, but also his mentality. He dared to let loose on the defensive end in the finals, and believed that he could win even if he did so.
Of course, most fans can't tell. At most, they think Miller is not weak and suddenly shows off his power.
When Yang Jian was chatting with Payton in the locker room, he said that if he leads too much, he will relax his defense.
There is nothing to hide. Yang Jian and Payton have worked together for three seasons. Payton knows exactly what kind of person he is. He has an extraordinary persistence in data, which is why he has won the scoring and assist titles for two consecutive seasons.
The king of steals.
The most awesome thing about Yang Jian is that he dares to admit that he brushes up data. In interviews, he admitted that he likes to focus on the offensive end and not so hard on the defensive end.
He just told the media that he would let it slip. Other players who have the ability can also improve their statistics, and their statistics are better than mine!
There really is no one who can paint more beautifully than him. How can anyone else score as easily as him?
In the second quarter, Yang Jian made continuous breakthroughs and fouls during the counterattack, and his free throws were accurate and caused damage. In the positional battle, he was double-teamed, but he still had a way to perform, that is, playing without the ball. He immediately passed the ball to his teammates, and then found a cover to run.
Take the ball and shoot.
As long as center Schmitz is on the court, Yang Jian will always have a way to create opportunities. Unless the Pacers players flank him without the ball, there is no way to stop him from catching the ball.
Yang Jian alone was able to disrupt the Pacers' defensive system, scoring 9 points in 6 minutes in the second quarter and 34 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in the half.
Reggie Miller started this quarter, scoring 13 points and hitting 3 three-pointers. But he was not happy at all. The team was lagging behind, and Yang Jian didn't take him seriously at all.
The SuperSonics led 62 to 44 and fell behind 25 to 28 in the single quarter.
In the third quarter, Yang Jian continued to let loose, chasing Miller a little slower, but not completely missing the defense.
Miller had no reason not to shoot when he had the chance. He knew it was a trap but still had to jump into it. He also wanted to put up good numbers in the finals, which is of great significance.
Miller's highest single-game scoring record in the regular season was 57 points, scored against the Hornets in 1992. His highest single-game scoring record in the playoffs was only 39 points, scored against the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals in 1994. That series
He won the game at g5 and was eliminated in the tiebreaker.
If Miller gets 40 in the finals, he will have proven himself even if he loses.
Yang Jian made Miller's mood extremely complicated. In the first quarter, he felt like he was about to finish, and scoring was a hell of a job. In the next two quarters, he was in heaven again, able to run out of opportunities. The difference was that he really couldn't defend Yang Jian, and Yang Jian couldn't defend him.
He doesn't take precautions seriously.
Because the stars of both sides were scoring high points, the game transitioned quickly between offense and defense, and the game became even better to watch.
Yang Jian has no grudge against Reggie Miller and doesn't want to beat him to death with a stick. It's okay if he lets Miller score more points, but if he doesn't win the championship, this man's historical status will not be very high.
Yang Jian has always been grateful to Miller. The "big heart" talent skill is Yang Jian's important skill, allowing him to perform more bravely in the final quarter.
In the last few minutes of anxious scores, he often had the last laugh with his big-hearted talent. It can be said that if he did not have this skill, the Sonics would not have set the regular season record for three consecutive seasons.
The SuperSonics led 92 to 75 in the third quarter. With a score difference of less than 20 points, Yang Jian still had a reason to play. His goal was achieved. Theoretically, the Pacers have a chance to reverse and win, just like the men's football team can qualify for the World Cup.
He scored another 17 points in a single quarter, and already scored 51 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
51 points was the highest score in a single game of his playoff career, and he scored in the finals.
Miller's 20 points in a single quarter were better than Yang Jian's, but his 33 points and 51 points in three quarters were dwarfed.
